Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
Summary
The facility failed to ensure that 18 out of 21 resident rooms met the required minimum area of 80 square feet per resident for multiple occupancy rooms, as specified by federal regulations. Documentation, including a room waiver request letter and a Client Accommodation Analysis, confirmed that these rooms provided less than the required square footage per resident, with measurements ranging from 67 to 76.38 square feet per bed. Observations conducted over several days showed that both residents and staff had sufficient space to move and provide care, and all necessary furniture and equipment were accommodated within the rooms. The facility's own policy also stipulated the same minimum square footage requirements, which were not met in these rooms.
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Six residents were found to be living in single rooms that did not meet the minimum required 100 square feet of living space, with room sizes ranging from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet, as confirmed by facility records and administrator interview.
Single Resident Rooms Below Required Square Footage
Penalty
Summary
The facility failed to provide single resident rooms with at least 100 square feet of living space, as required. During a survey, it was confirmed through interview with the Administrator and review of the space/occupancy certification waiver that six single rooms, each occupied by a resident, measured less than the required 100 square feet. The specific room sizes ranged from 91.50 to 97.75 square feet. This deficiency affected six residents who were residing in these undersized single rooms at the time of the survey.
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